tractors_on_Alcatraz_Island _March_2014_Update.pdf

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTORS ON ALCATRAZ ISLAND, NATIONAL HISTORIC

LANDMARK DISTRICT

• Parking at Alcatraz Landing o Contractor parking at Pier 33½ is not permitted. Parking areas nearby the Pier can be found on the concession website: http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/pyt-parking.aspx o For bringing supplies and equipment/crew to Alcatraz, the contractor should arrive early at Pier 33½, drive in and unload supplies and equipment, move the vehicle to a nearby parking lot, park there and walk back to the Pier to load the boat.

o Photo identification and “contractor badge” is required for passage on any ferry/barge/water taxi.

• Equipment/Supply Transport via the LCM- 8 (Landing Craft Medium Version 8) - “Solitary” o All cargo loads must be arranged directly with Paul Bishop (cell #415.559.3101, pbishop@alcatrazcruises.com) and Aaron Warren (Cell #415.559.3126, awarren@alcatrazcruises.com) from Alcatraz Island Service (AIS) by email at least 48 hours in advance. No exceptions.

o The LCM-8 leaves pier 33 at 0700 daily. There is usually a second run to Alcatraz in the afternoon and at the scheduling discretion of the port captain and NPS Project Manager.

o There is no contractor passenger service on the LCM 8.

o There is a 6000lb limit to the crane on the LCM 8. Pallets or self supporting loads

(i.e. tanks) only.

o There is a minimum $50 charge per crane pick. Extra charge for rigging or crew time is at the discretion of the port captain.

o Flammables and haz mats are allowed on the LCM-8 only with the expressed permission of the port captain and must be accompanied at all times.

o All loads must be delivered to Pier 33 on the day of delivery to Alcatraz and picked up immediately at Pier 33 after delivery from Alcatraz- there are no dockside storage facilities.

• By the Staff and Public Ferries (large capacity, passenger carrying boat) o “Staff Ferry” leaves Pier 33 ½ at 0820daily. Arrive at 0800 to load. Wheel barrow sized loads maximum on this boat. Care will be taken to prevent spilling or marking of the floor covering of the newly refurbished boats. All cargo will be placed either on a designated tarp, on a non-carpeted area or in improved containers/bins designated as appropriate for loose material.

o “Public Ferries” have a seasonal schedule that may be accessed on the AIS website, www.alcatrazcruises.com o Hand carried loads only on public ferries.

GOLDEN GATE

NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

Fort Mason, Bldg 201 San Francisco, CA 94123

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/pyt-parking.aspx http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/website/pyt-parking.aspx o There are no flammables or haz mats allowed on the staff or public ferries under any circumstances.

o Ferries can be chartered for off-hour runs at a minimum of $300 per run. All charters must be arranged directly with Paul Bishop or Aaron Warren from Alcatraz Island Service (AIS) by email at least a week in advance. No exceptions.

• Parks Conservancy Barge:

o Rather than use the concession for supplies and equipment, the contractor may use the regularly scheduled Parks Conservancy barge. Crew may not travel to Alcatraz by barge. For use of the Parks Conservancy barge for equipment and supplies, the contractor shall provide a schedule of delivery, installation dates and a manifest of delivery items to the NPS Project Manager for the purposes of coordinating the transportation and staging of contractor supplies and equipment at least one (1) week in advance to any barge departure date.

o Please note that space on the barge is limited and use of the barge is at the discretion of Patrick McAllister of the Parks Conservancy at 415-561-4923.

Scheduled departure times and dates cannot be manipulated by the contractor. The contractor will be charged for their individual lifts and are responsible for coordinating directly with for Rich Smith at Westar Marine Services, 415-495-3191 regarding billing and payment for services rendered.

• Contractor hired barge and water taxis/Misc:

o Westar Marine has dock and barge crane authorization for Alcatraz Island. Off Hour water taxi service and barge deliveries are available. Information at http://westarmarineservices.com/ o Use of Alcatraz roadways by contractors is regulated. Contractors must use their own forklift or vehicles for transportation. Fueling for vehicles brought to Alcatraz is regulated. The government has gasoline and propane suppliers that the Contractor may contact for project related supplies.

o All unused materials and supplies must be taken off the island, no exceptions.

o Any deliveries to Alcatraz must be moved directly to staging areas. Alcatraz dock does not have storage areas.

o Any unauthorized deliveries to Alcatraz will be removed immediately and resulting costs will be charged to the responsible party.

http://westarmarineservices.com/